42-75151
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UPL 34430
P-47 THUNDERBOLT, 42-75151
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78th FG, 82nd FS [MX-L], 8th AF, Duxford, Station 357; HQ Squadron [MX-L], 1st Combat Bomb Wing, 8th AF, Bassingbourn, Station 121; Used as a formation monitor; Crashed 15 May 45 near Bassingbourn; The pilot came in upside down which was a usual trick with the intention of flipping over at the last minute. Pilot killed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment